Frantic lifestyles are wreaking havoc on our nervous systems. Could you have Rushing Woman’s Syndrome? By Dr Libby Weaver It’s a question I’m asked often, do I have Rushing Woman’s Syndrome? In a world that is becoming increasingly ‘connected’ (just think of the number of times you have looked at …
How to ask your child if they’re OK: Simple tips for parents
How do you ask your child if they are ok? Dr Dain Heer helps us ask the important [and the difficult] questions. Start the conversation! By Dr Dain Heer How do you ask your child if they are ok? It is one of the most important questions to ask your …
Looking after kids when you’re sick? 5 ways to survive
We do what we can to avoid it, but at some point, the inevitable will happen. We get sick and rundown. By Sarah Lyons It’s cold and flu season (TBH, isn’t it always something when you have kids?!) so chances are you’re looking after the family while also trying to …
What to do when the mental load becomes too heavy at home
Women have shouldered the mental load – the ‘INVISIBLE WORK’ – at home for generations, not knowing there was a name for it. Now there is and now we’re doing something about it. By Nicola Appleton Nope, you’re not imagining it. There’s a gender gap existing right in the heart …
Why ‘done is better than perfect’ needs to be your new mantra
Stop putting pressure on yourself to be perfect (and berating yourself when things don’t go exactly to plan). Let it go, let it go… By Cassie Mendoza-Jones I was six weeks pregnant, and feeling it. My mood was low, my mind was distracted, my brain was foggy and my body felt …
Want to try mindfulness? Follow these 6 everyday cues
The school gate, a traffic jam or a supermarket queue… You can find inner peace anywhere – just follow these real-world mindfulness cues. By Amy Taylor-Kabbaz How do I start meditating? Should I be chanting? Do I have to do it for hours to get any benefit? The short answer to …
[Guest Editor] Mindi Palm: Becoming a mother completely changed me
Becoming a mother is a rollercoaster of crazy, much like putting your brain in the blender. So high five if you get out alive. By Mindi Palm Let’s take a moment to quietly reflect on the fact that there’s a little cray cray in each one of us. Sure, lunacy …
Relationship struggling since having a baby? You are not alone
Relationships are tough at the best of times. Throw in kids and many couples crumble under the load. Here’s how to keep the love alive after you have a baby. By Amelia Phillips Relationships are tough at the best of times. Then throw in a kid or two (or more!) …
Don’t have time for self-care? 13 game changing tips for new mums
“The overwhelming responsibility for the life of this tiny person means you naturally put yourself firmly at the bottom of the pile. But a little self-care goes a long way, meaning you don’t just survive but thrive.”
What is mum guilt and how do I get rid of it?
Feeling bad about your parenting decisions could be what’s holding you back from making the RIGHT ones. It’s time to ditch the mum guilt! By Rebecca Hooton Let’s talk about mum guilt. I have it, you have it, we all have it. So let’s talk about it, mama. Meet Katie*. …